ALAST and EAS Test Preparation Workingshop
Post assessment
I have reviewed test preparation materials posted at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/index.asp
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Academic Literacy Skills - ALST
1. I have taken a close look at the test to determine what
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1. test item 1 requires examinees to do
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2. Using the Toulmin Method is an effective way of get to the how and why levels of arguments.
Claim—Evidence—Anticipated Objections/Rebuttal—Draw Conclusions
So reviewing it with teacher candidates is valuable to help them write well-reasoned
argumentative responses to “assignments” posed.
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Propose other strategies professors can take to support teacher candidates
3. I have read
Assignment 1: Use Passages A and B to respond to the following assignment.
In a response of approximately 100–200 words, identify which author presents a more compelling argument. Your
response must:
 outline the specific claims made in each passage;
 evaluate the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence used to support each claim; and
 include examples from both passages to support your evaluation.
Your response should be written for an audience of educated adults. With the exception of appropriately identified
quotations and paraphrases from the sources provided, your writing must be your own. The final version of your response
should conform to the conventions of edited American English.
and dissected the sample response to
 Highlight specific claims made in each passage (yellow)
Yes or No
 Evaluate the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence used to support each claim
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 Highlight examples from both passages to support your evaluation
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 List key language, discourse phrases you can use.
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I have read
Assignment 2: Use Passage B and the Graphic to respond to the following assignment.
In a response of approximately 100–200 words, explain how the information presented in the pie charts can be integrated
with the author's central argument about the impact of converting corn to ethanol in Passage B. Your response must:
 explain how specific information presented in the pie charts either supports or counters the author's claims,
reasoning, and evidence with regard to the conversion of corn to ethanol; and
 include examples from the passage and the pie charts to support your explanation.
Your response should be written for an audience of educated adults. With the exception of appropriately identified
quotations and paraphrases from the sources provided, your writing must be your own. The final version of your response
should conform to the conventions of edited American English.
and dissected the sample response to
 Highlight specific claims made in each passage (yellow)
 Evaluate the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence used to support each claim
 Highlight examples from both passages to support your evaluation
 List key language, discourse phrases you can use.
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I have read
Assignment 3: Use Passages A and B and the Graphic to respond to the following assignment.
Should the production of corn ethanol in the United States be expanded or reduced?
In an essay in your own words of approximately 400–600 words, present a fully developed argument that introduces and
supports a claim assessing the benefits and risks of U.S. corn ethanol production. Your argument must:
 include a knowledgeable claim that demonstrates an understanding of the topic;
 use valid reasoning that draws on and extends the arguments in the sources provided;
 support your claim with relevant and sufficient evidence from all three sources; and
 anticipate and address at least one counterclaim.
Your essay should be written for an audience of educated adults. You must maintain an appropriate style and tone and
use clear and precise language throughout. With the exception of appropriately identified quotations and paraphrases
from the sources provided, your writing must be your own. The final version of your essay should conform to the
conventions of edited American English.
and dissected the sample response to
 Highlight specific claims made in each passage (yellow)
 Evaluate the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence used to support each claim
 Highlight examples from both passages to support your evaluation
 List key language, discourse phrases you can use.
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Educating All Students (EAS)
I am aware of the different competencies the test is testing? Yes or no
I have reviewed the EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS (EAS) RUBRIC
Course(s) I teach ______________________________________________________
I have read the 5 MC test questions and written response question related to: Competency 001 Diverse
Student Populations
I know what the questions are asking the examinees to know.
I am thinking about ways I can support teacher candidates in this knowledge.
a. Yes I currently am
b. I will begin to do so
c. This does not really relate to the coursework I teach.
Yes or No (circle)
I have read the 3 MC test questions and written response question related to: Competency 0002:
English Language Learners
I know what the questions are asking the examinees to know.
I am thinking about ways I can support teacher candidates in this knowledge.
a. Yes I currently am
b. I will begin to do so
c. This does not really relate to the coursework I teach.
Yes or No (circle)
(Circle a, b or c)
I have read the 4 MC test questions and written response question related to: Competency 0003:
Students with Disabilities and Other Special Learning Needs
I know what the questions are asking the examinees to know.
Yes or No (circle)
I am thinking about ways I can support teacher candidates in this knowledge. (Circle a, b or c)
a. Yes I currently am
b. I will begin to do so
c. This does not really relate to the coursework I teach.
I read the 1 MC test question related to Competency 0004: Teacher Responsibilities
I know what the question is asking the examinees to know.
Yes or No (circle)
I am thinking about ways I can support teacher candidates in this knowledge. (Circle a, b or c)
a. Yes I currently am
b. I will begin to do so
c. This does not really relate to the coursework I teach.
I read the 1 MC test question related to Competency 0005: Competency 0005: School-Home
Relationships
I know what the question is asking the examinees to know.
Yes or No (circle)
I am thinking about ways I can support teacher candidates in this knowledge. (Circle a, b or c)
a. Yes I currently am
b. I will begin to do so
c. This does not really relate to the coursework I teach.
Specific ways we can be better supporting our Spring 2014 SoE graduates
Specific ways we can be supporting our SoE faculty so in turn we can better support our teacher candidates
What do you need for support to help our teacher candidates successfully complete new licensure tests ?
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